Study Information
Many women experience stress, sadness, or worry during the course of pregnancy. Researchers at Butler and Women & Infants hospitals are conducting a study examining whether prenatal yoga classes or mother-baby wellness workshops can help improve mood and feelings of wellbeing during pregnancy. We are looking for women interested in participating in our Wellness for 2 research study.
Understanding how to foster wellbeing for mom and her baby
The Wellness for 2 study is examining two types of programs in order to determine their effects on women who have experienced stress or sadness during their current pregnancy. A brief screening process will determine if the program is a good fit.
You may be eligible if:
- You are 18 years of age or older.
- You are between 12 and 26 weeks pregnant with a single child.
- You have experienced stress or sadness during the current pregnancy.
If you are interested, contact us to verify your eligibility. A staff member will tell you about the study and ask you some questions. Based on the conversation, you may be invited to a virtual interview.
What will I do during the research?
If the study is a good match for you, you will be randomly assigned to one of two study groups.
Prenatal Yoga Classes
Prenatal yoga may help to decrease feelings of stress by giving you some time to focus on yourself and relax.
- Women in the prenatal yoga program will take prenatal Zoom yoga classes once per week.
- Prenatal yoga involves gentle stretching and movement. Classes are designed to be safe for pregnant women.
- Women will also receive a yoga mat and prenatal yoga DVD to use for home practice.
- Prenatal yoga instructors have specialized training and experience working with pregnant women.
Mom & Baby Wellness Workshop
The Wellness Workshop may help to decrease feelings of stress by increasing confidence that you can successfully care for yourself and for your growing family in the days ahead.
- Women in the Mom & Baby Wellness Workshop will join Zoom meetings once per week.
- The Wellness Workshop is designed by psychologists with expertise in mom and baby wellness.
- Topics covered include: keeping yourself healthy as your family grows, child development in the first year, and caring for a newborn.
- Women will also receive a free book focused on child development in the first year.
Will I have to pay for classes?
No. There is no cost for study participants. In fact, participants are compensated for their participation.
Eligibility Criteria
- You are 18 years of age or older.
- You are between 12 and 26 weeks pregnant with a single child.
- You have experienced stress or sadness during the current pregnancy.
To request a phone interview call (401) 455-6377 or fill out the form on our website to contact our research team.
Mini Movers Studio is an on-location dance studio dedicated to inspiring movement and fun for children between the ages of 2 and 10. In offering an array of classes, Mini Movers provides top notch instruction while instilling confidence and creativity in young movers!
Amidst the change of “normalcy”, Mini Movers Studio now offers virtual classes! Any child from anywhere can take our dance classes, regardless of dance experience. See what we’re all about and register today!
Makers is a {process-based} art studio for kids walking – 5th grade. We offer classes, workshops and camps designed to
encourage creativity & inspire babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary school children to use their imagination.
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Makers was founded on the belief that creative experiences are highly beneficial for the emotional, intellectual and ​developmental growth of children.
We introduce students to a variety of materials, techniques and tools that promote play, exploration, and encourage confidence.
Rhode Island School of Design Continuing Education offers a rich variety of traditional and digital art and design courses, courses for credit, and certificate programs for adults, teens and children. All ages and skill levels are welcome.
- Suitable for older children.
- Fenced in.
This playground features monkey bars, swings, a zipline and a spiderweb climber. There is a basketball court nearby.
Join the Ocean State Montessori School community for our annual Fall Open House, which kicks off admissions for the 2021-2022 school year. This year’s Fall Open House will be held virtually on Saturday, November 21st at 9am. Zoom registration is required for the interactive session which will give prospective families an opportunity to virtually tour the school, learn about the admissions process, discover the Montessori method and more!
- Better for younger kids, fairly small.
- Fenced in.
- Parking available
This playground has a small play structure with a slide and swings.
- Suitable for younger children.
- Fenced in.
This small playground is great for young kids. It has a swing set with one baby and one regular swing, a small play structure, and various plastic toys young children can play on. There is a picnic bench.
- Suitable older children.
- Partially fenced in.
This large playground has multiple play structures including a very large one with a rock climbing feature. In addition it has a sandbox, swings, picnic tables, and some shade. The feature of most interest, however, are the tires that kids will love climbing on.
Located amid 40 acres of beautiful woodlands, Roger Williams Park Zoo provides visitors the opportunity to see animals from all over the globe – some more than a million years old. Naturalistic surroundings are home to more than 150 animals including a Komodo dragon, as well as zebras, red pandas, African elephants, Masai giraffes, snow leopards, bears, anteaters, flamingoes, sloths, alligators and more!
Kids from two to 102 have the opportunity to feed giraffes and harbor seals, as well as an array of farmyard animals. For something slightly out of the ordinary, visit our new Explore and Soar area offering an exhilarating zip ride, a train excursion through the woodlands and camel rides.
- Suitable for all ages.
- Fenced in.
- Accessible.
This great playground within Roger Williams Park has so much to do and explore. There are several play structures, swings including two oversized swings. There is a candy land style rainbow road that kids love to run on, features designed for imaginative play, and monkey bars. In the unlikely event that the kids get bored with the playground there are endless other things to explore within the rest of the park.
Popular park with both animal attractions & green space filled with ponds, a rose garden, & public statues.
- Best for; Toddlers/Young Children
- Fenced In
- No Bathrooms
- Some off street parking
This cute neighborhood playground features many plastic toys for kids to play with and is ideal for young children. There are picnic tables and some open grassy areas for children to play. There is some shade.
- Suitable for various ages
- Fenced in
The playground at Fragnoli Park has a play structure with a bridge and small slides, a sand box, water park area, and lots of swings. There is ample seating and nearby there is a batting cage and baseball field.
- Suitable for multiple ages.
- Not fenced in.
This playground has some larger play structures with slides. There are also monkey bars and various pieces of equipment to climb on. It is in the middle of Lippitt Park, so while it is not fenced there is ample grass around it. There are several benches.
The Hope Street Farmers Market is a farmer-run cooperative created and managed by many of the best farmers and food artisans in Rhode Island. We sell fruits, vegetables, flowers, cheese, breads and pastries, pasture-raised meats, seafood, poultry and eggs, and many other items that we grow, make or raise ourselves. Come join us every Saturday morning from 9 to 1:00 and Wednesday afternoons from 3:00 to 6:00. Load up your shopping bags with great things to eat, listen to live music and spend time with your neighbors – all at Lippitt Park on the East Side of Providence where Hope Street and Blackstone Boulevard meet.
Artists’ Exchange is a 501c3 nonprofit arts collaborative offering enriching classes and events in art, music and theater. We are proudly owned and operated by Gateways to Change, Inc.
- Suitable for multiple ages.
- Fenced in.
This playground is part of the Norman Olson Park and has a swings as well as a medium sized play structure with a slide and climbing elements. There is little shade, so pack sunscreen.
- Suitable for toddlers.
- Fenced in.
This very small playground beside the Trinity Church has a plastic play structure and a plastic toy boat kids can climb into.
- Suitable for school age.
- Fenced in.
This small playground has one play structure with two slides, several elements to climb on and a bridge. There are also swings. Limited shade. There are basketball courts and plenty of grass in the park as well.
- Suitable for various ages
- Fenced in
- No bathrooms
With tons to do, this playground will not disappoint. There are swings, slides, toy climbing walls, a rocking balance beam, as well as the expected play structures and swings.
